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by ebanana 1683 days ago
For those wondering, the nmda receptor which is in charge of motor function seems to have anti-depressant potential. This is what ketamine and other nmda medications activate. And it seems like this novel peptide interacts with that as well in some way.

Not a scientist but have experimented with a ton of compounds trying to relieve feelings of dread brought on by being raised in the lower class of society due to a father who was disabled. And later on rejection from jobs because of lack of education and being forced to work for extremely low wages. Messes up your self respect after awhile.

Anyways,

Drugs won’t solve anything for longer than a few weeks or months, but what nmda drugs I have tried seemed to have the biggest breakthrough from serious depression. So ymmv